Kyrie

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEER-ee-ay /ˈkɪr.i.eɪ/High

Meaning: Lord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')High

In 30 seconds: A name taken from the ancient Greek liturgical prayer Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy'). Carried into the 21st century by NBA star Kyrie Irving, it has a powerful spiritual and athletic resonance.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningLord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')

U.S. rank (2025)#244 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births1,416 boys (0.08% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 18,603

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kyrie derives from the Greek Κύριε (Kyrie), the vocative form of Kyrios ('Lord, master'). As a liturgical term, Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy') appears in the Septuagint and has been used in Christian worship since the earliest centuries. As a given name, Kyrie is almost exclusively an American usage, gaining traction in the 21st century.

Kyrie as a first name rose in the United States largely through NBA basketball star Kyrie Irving (b. 1992), who became one of the most recognizable players in the world in the 2010s. The name entered the top 500 boys' names in the 2010s and has been climbing since.

Did you know? The Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy') is one of the oldest prayers in Christianity, retained from the Greek even in the Latin Mass — Kyrie means 'Lord' and is addressed directly to God.

Variations

KyriKyre

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Kyrie Irving (b. 1992)
American professional basketball player, seven-time NBA All-Star, widely regarded as one of the best ball-handlers in basketball history.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kyrie mean?

Kyrie means 'Lord' from Greek Kyrios, as in the ancient liturgical prayer Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy').

How do you pronounce Kyrie?

Kyrie is pronounced KEER-ee-ay (/ˈkɪr.i.eɪ/) — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Kyrie a boy or girl name?

Kyrie is used predominantly as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is Kyrie?

Kyrie entered the U.S. top 500 boys' names in the 2010s, driven largely by the fame of NBA player Kyrie Irving.